Minister Manikyala Rao's slip of tongue over Singer Ghazal Srinivas - NTv

Andhra Pradesh Minister Manikyala Rao landed in a controversy after the minister spoke in support of popular singer Ghazal Srinivas who was arrested after a female radio jockey levelled sexual harassment charges against Ghazal. The minister said he knew Ghazal since his early childhood. He said he has full confidence in Srinivas's character. Manikyala Rao opined the recorded videos to be a conspiracy. Later, the minister said he is taking back his words. Manikyala Rao said no one is above the law if he is found guilty and he will be punished. Meanwhile, women organisations and Balala Hakkula Sangham members urged the government to suspend the Minister.